Key TakeawaysBrain scans done months before and a few months after COVID-19 infection revealed structural changes in the brain.People who had been infected showed a greater decline in ability to perform complex tasks than those who had not been infected, with the difference being more pronounced in older individuals.Structural changes occurred in areas of the brain associated with memory and smell. Key Takeaways Brain scans done months before and a few months after COVID-19 infection revealed structural changes in the brain....

You’ve probably skipped out on a lot of things during the COVID-19 pandemic. But doctor well-visits shouldn’t be one of them.Gabrielle Union-Wade is partnering with Vaccinate Your Family and Merck for a new public health campaign calledDon’t Skip, which encourages people to see their doctors for well-person visits and get caught up on recommended vaccines.Childhood routine vaccination rates fell sharply during 2020, likely as a result of stay-at-home orders and people’s concerns of catching the virus in a doctor’s office....

Patricia Salazar is an avid endurance athlete. After receiving an abnormal Pap smear, she was told she had Stage 2B Cervical Cancer. She underwent a radical hysterectomy, as well as other procedures and fertility treatments, to stop cancer from spreading. Patricia works in the nonprofit world and hopes to use what she’s learned in her career to further her advocacy for women’s reproductive health. I’ve been a triathlete for about five years now....

Key TakeawaysPatients diagnosed with Lyme disease have a 28% higher rate of mental disorders, according to new research.As a condition, it can cause various different cognitive and psychological side-effects in the long run.Researchers hope these results will encourage both patients and doctors to keep an eye out for psychiatric symptoms resulting from the disease, particularly the first year after diagnosis. Key Takeaways Patients diagnosed with Lyme disease have a 28% higher rate of mental disorders, according to new research....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverviewPreparationDuring The ScanHow to Cope With the MRI ExperienceResults Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview Preparation During The Scan How to Cope With the MRI Experience Results Learning that you need to undergo a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) test can be intimidating. Although exact experiences may vary somewhat, MRIs are performed in a broadly similar way in imaging centers around the country....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesTreatmentDiagnosisWhen to Seek Medical Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Treatment Diagnosis When to Seek Medical Care Belching (burping) is a normal process in which excess air collected in the stomach escapes through the mouth. When excess air in the stomach doesn’t pass out through the mouth, it is passed into the intestines, which results inflatulence(farting). Belching is usually nothing to be worried about....

Key Takeaways Reports released from Pfizer and Moderna show that seven COVID-19 vaccine trial participants experienced a type of facial paralysis, called Bell’s palsy, in the weeks after vaccination. This rare side effect, in tandem with three reports ofsevere allergic reactions, has raised some alarm about the safety of the new vaccines. An analysis of the number of Bell’s palsy incidents reported so far, however, shows the rate is no higher than the number of people who experience Bell’s palsy in the general population....

Bell’s palsyis the most common cause of facial droop, a term that indicates the look of a patient’s face that is slack on one side from loss of muscle tone. The unaffected side of the face continues to have muscle movement and tone, which makes the affected side appear to “droop” in comparison. Facial droop is also a hallmark trait of the asymmetricalsymptoms of a stroke. Called hemiplegia, weakness or paralysis on one side of the body is the quintessential stroke symptom....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesIs It Contagious?DiagnosisTreatmentWhat to ExpectSelf-Care StrategiesPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Is It Contagious? Diagnosis Treatment What to Expect Self-Care Strategies Prevention Yeast infections can crop up in many places, including yourbelly button. A belly button yeast infection is afungal infectionthat affects the skin around your navel. Belly button yeast infections cause a bright red, itchy rash. The medical name for this infection isCandidiasis....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUnderstanding BelsomraUnderstanding AmbienPreventing Side EffectsWho Should Avoid Belsomra and/or Ambien?Summary Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Understanding Belsomra Understanding Ambien Preventing Side Effects Who Should Avoid Belsomra and/or Ambien? Summary Belsomra (suvorexant) and Ambien (zolpidem) are both medications taken to treat insomnia or difficulty sleeping. These medications work differently, and one or the other may benefit certain people more or less. A couple of key differences include how fast they work as well as their addiction or dependency risks....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsComplicationsTreatmentHow to Take It SafelyOverdose in ChildrenBe Aware of Combination Products Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Complications Treatment How to Take It Safely Overdose in Children Be Aware of Combination Products Benadryl is the brand name of the active drug diphenhydramine. It belongs to the class of drugs called antihistamines. It is commonly used to treat symptoms of allergies,common cold,andhay fever....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsInteractionsWarningsAlternatives Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Interactions Warnings Alternatives Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is a well-knownantihistamineused to treat allergy symptoms, including itchy and watery eyes, sneezing, and runny nose.It may also be used to treat colds, dry coughs,insomnia, and motion sickness. While typically mild, the side effects of Benadryl may be more intense for some people. Benadryl can be dehydrating, and is known to cause side effects like dry mouth and eyes....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBendopnea SymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentOutcome Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Bendopnea Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Outcome Bendopneais shortness of breath (dyspnea) experienced within 30 seconds of bending over at the waist, for example, when tying shoes. It occurs in response to shifts in fluid and pressure on the abdomen.In 2014, it was identified as a sign of worseningheart failure, but it also can be seen with other conditions, including obesity and sleep apnea....